2024 NFL Draft: Way too early mock draft has Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. teaming up, Bucs finding Brady’s successor
Early 2024 NFL Draft mock draft: Cowboys, Dolphins plug major needs with Georgia stars
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. OT. Amarius Mims. 21. player. 59. Georgia
After losing their first-round pick in 2023 due to tampering, the Dolphins rejoin the party in the 2024 NFL Draft and waste no time making sure they can use all of the speed around Tua Tagovailoa.
Frankly, I don’t know how Amarius Mims isn’t getting more love in this early look at next year’s draft. The 6-foot-6, 330-pounder moves like a man 30 pounds lighter than that but still packs a mean punch. He’s been a stalwart up front and, after the 2023 season at Georgia, I don’t see him getting past the first round, which the Dolphins would gladly make true.
26. Scouting Report. CB. Cooper DeJean. 22. player. Pick Analysis. Iowa
Outside of Marlon Humphrey, the Ravens have trouble brewing at cornerback with no proven solutions at the position right now, even if some young guys have shown up.
That’s why taking Cooper DeJean in this spot would be perfect for them. The Iowa star is one of the most versatile cornerbacks in college football, equally proficient against the run as he is in coverage, which is saying something after he had five picks a year ago for the Hawkeyes. He could be a perfect CB2 with move ability opposite of Humphrey.
Pick Analysis. 23. 13. Scouting Report. EDGE. UCLA. Laiatu Latu. player
Perhaps the Chargers already answered any questions on the edge with Tuli Tuipulotu after seeing Khalil Mack not totally work out in the 2022 season. However, I’m not sold on that entirely and also think Tuipulotu could potentially play with a hand in the dirt at the NFL level if he adds some weight (or maybe even if not).
That’s why I’m going with a veteran of the Pac-12, Laiatu Latu here. He’ll be an older prospect, turning 24 years old during his rookie season, but the talent and explosiveness are there as a leader on the UCLA defense.
Scouting Report. CB. Javon Bullard. Pick Analysis. Georgia. 24. player. 123
Truly shocking that another Georgia defender is set to go in the first round, right? The Eagles have built up their own version of the Dawgs but now the Cowboys are going to take a page out of that book to get a long-term option to put opposite of Trevon Diggs, or perhaps in the slot.
Bullard is a clear natural when it comes the position with his footwork, ability to mirror and move, and his instincts on the ball. He needs to add some weight and strength to become more effective in press, but his overall coverage ability is abundantly clear, especially for a team where he wouldn’t be asked to be CB1.